2021-22 BRENDAN BURKE THIS IS USA HOCKEY INTERNSHIP APPLICATION USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes; THE and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love Name ________________________________________ of the sport. Current Mailing Address ____________________________ The organization, which was born out of a shoebox in Tom Lockhart’s BRENDAN _____________________________________ New York City apartment in the fall of 1937, is today represented in all 50 states and includes a record one million-plus players, coaches, City __________________________________________ officials, parents and volunteers. BURKE State ____________ Zip Code _____________________ USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support and development of Phone (_________) ______________________ grassroots hockey programs. Its cutting-edge American Development Model provides associations nationwide with a blueprint for age- INTERNSHIP Fax (_________) ______________________ appropriate athlete development. Always a leader in safety, USA Hockey E-Mail ________________________________________ has been at the forefront in advancing efforts to ensure the best possible environment for all engaged in the sport, both on and off the ice. 2021-22 Undergraduate Institution __________________________ While youth hockey is a main focus, USA Hockey also has vibrant junior _____________________________________ and adult hockey programs that provide opportunities for players of all A Professional Development Opportunity Offered by USA Hockey, Inc. Major _________________________________________ ability levels. The organization also supports an ever-growing disabled hockey program, which today includes six disciplines. Minor (if applicable) _________________________________ Beyond serving those who play the game at the amateur level, USA Outside/Personal Interests _________________________ Hockey has certification programs for coaches and officials, inclusive of industry-leading online education modules, to ensure standards are met _____________________________________ that coincide with the level of play. Furthermore, a large focus is put on _____________________________________ parent education with equipment needs, rules of the game and parental roles in youth sports among common topics. _____________________________________ Members of the organization are entitled to many benefits, including Future Professional Goals __________________________ a subscription to USA Hockey Magazine, the most widely circulated _____________________________________ hockey publication in the world; excess accident, general liability and catastrophic insurance coverage; access to usahockey.com; and _____________________________________ opportunities to participate in USA Hockey National Championships, as _____________________________________ well as player development camps. Work Experience During College ______________________ As the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States, USA Hockey is the official representative to the United States _____________________________________ Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the International Ice Hockey _____________________________________ Federation. In this role, USA Hockey is responsible for organizing and training men’s and women’s teams for international tournaments, _____________________________________ including the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and IIHF World _____________________________________ Championships. USA Hockey also works closely with the NHL and NCAA on matters of mutual interest. Please return completed application form, cover letter, USA Hockey is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming current résumé, list of three references and essay to: environment for all participants and is divided into 12 geographical [email protected] districts throughout the United States. Within USA Hockey’s 12 districts, a total of 34 affiliates provide the formal governance for the sport. THE BRENDAN BURKE CANDIDACY – The Brendan Burke Internship is a unique professional growth opportunity that INTERNSHIP will be awarded to a recent college graduate who is pursuing a career in hockey operations. Successful BrendanBurkeInternship.com candidates will have gained substantial experience in hockey during their collegiate career. Applicants The Brendan Burke Internship was established by USA should represent the high ideals characterized by Hockey and is intended for a recent college graduate Brendan in both the personal and professional interested in pursuing hockey operations as a career. aspects of life. The internship was founded in memory of the late Brendan Burke, who served as a student assistant for INTERNSHIP TERM – The term of the the Miami University men’s ice hockey team and was internship is 10 months, beginning August 15 and the son of Brian Burke, director of player personnel for concluding June 15. the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. STIPEND – A monthly stipend will be provided. Our family is thrilled to have this internship Brendan passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 5, 2010. RESPONSIBILITIES – Based in the Hockey founded in Brendan’s name at USA Hockey. It A senior at Miami, he was returning from a visit to Operations Department at USA Hockey’s National will forever preserve his memory and provide Michigan State University’s law school to perform his Team Development Program in Plymouth, Michigan, an opportunity each year for a young person team video and statistics duties for the RedHawks’ the position calls for assistance in all aspects of interested in pursuing a career in hockey “ to gain invaluable experience through our weekend series against Lake Superior State University. hockey operations with the NTDP, which includes nation’s national governing body for the Snowy and icy road conditions in Indiana led to a car both the U.S. National Under-17 and U.S. National sport.” accident that took Brendan’s life at the age of 21. Under-18 Teams. In addition, the selected candidate Brian Burke will gain experience with international events, A political science major and French minor at Miami, the American Development Model and Coaching Brendan is survived by his father and stepmother, Education Program. Brian and Jennifer; his mother, Kerry Burke; sister and SELECTION PROCESS – The recipient brother-in-law, Katie and Jared Porter; brother, Patrick of The Brendan Burke Internship will be chosen APPLICATION PROCESS – Applications Burke; and sisters, Molly, Mairin and Fiona “Gracie” by a committee that includes representatives from for The Brendan Burke Internship must be received Burke. the many divisions within the hockey operations by USA Hockey no later than Friday, May 7, 2021. department at USA Hockey. Applicants should forward the completed application form, cover letter, current résumé and list of references. PAST BRENDAN BURKE INTERNS Year Intern University Applicants must also submit a brief essay (400- 2019-21 Brij Singh Univ. of Michigan 500 words) in which they detail their interest in The 2018-19 Gabriella Switaj Boston College 2017-18 Matthew Williams Western Michigan Univ. Brendan Burke Internship and relate their personal 2016-17 Colin Mayberry Seton Hall and professional characteristics to those that were 2015-16 Lyle Gregory Hendrix College reflective of Brendan, including being dedicated, 2014-15 Phil Cohn Union College ambitious and passionate about hockey. 2013-14 Tom Minton St. Joseph’s Univ. 2012-13 Ryan Breen Providence College It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be 2011-12 Stephen Greenberg Boston College notified in early June. For more information, please 2010-11 Cole Burkhalter Canisius College visit BrendanBurkeInternship.com..